Requiem for a Justice
“Scalia had a very real talent of writing biting, trenchant, sometimes even memorable opinions either in the majority or in the minority,” states McDaniel Political Science Professor Dr. Herb Smith….
2016
60 Seconds: The Month of Love
February–a month centered around the gooeyness of Valentine’s Day: full of romance, chocolate, and ever-so-heartwarming condom grams. Some love it, some hate it, and some carry on as if it…
On the Passing of Jeannie Vogel
We at the Free Press were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jeannie Vogel, owner of Jeannie Bird’s Café on Main Street. Her death has certainly had an…
Terror Women Downed by Gettysburg
The Gettysburg Bullets (18-5, 12-5) outlasted the Green Terror women (20-5, 15-3) on Saturday at the Gill Center, winning 73-64 in their final regular season game. McDaniel previously beat the…
Women’s Basketball on a Roll Nearing Conference Tournament
The women’s basketball team is on a roll with their 14-point victory over Washington (Md.) on Wednesday evening. This was the team’s fifth straight victory, and they are only getting better…
Terror Drop Senior Night Wrestling to Messiah
No. 4 ranked Messiah defeated McDaniel in non-conference wrestling action on Wednesday night at the Gill Center, 37-15. After earning his 100th win at the Centennial Conference Championships on Feb….
I, the Political Hypocrite
Voting is perhaps the greatest symbol of a democratic government. The idea that the populace chooses its leaders is championed, especially in the U.S. with its long tradition of democracy….
Growing Up in Gaza: A Class on Gender Roles and Middle Eastern Relations
Dr. Sara Raley, an expert on topics like gender and sexuality, is passionate about what is going on in the Middle East, particularly around Israel and Palestine. This inspired her to teach a spring…
McDaniel Enacts Chosen Name Policy for Spring 2016 Semester
By the time week four of the semester rolls around, most everyone feels settled in on campus once again. However, for students who wish to go by a name other…
Hello from the Other Side [of Space]
As something taken out of a sci-fi film, the collision of two black holes was recorded by the Laser Interferometer Gravity-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in the form of gravitational waves. These…
The Building Blocks of Bernie
It’s undeniable that the insurgent candidacy of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Primary has made history in its early success and ability to use anti-establishment sentiment to appeal to…
Can you NOT be my Valentine, please?
It’s that time of the year again, and no, I’m not talking about Super Bowl weekend, that was last weekend (and Beyonce slayed that Halftime Show!). I’m talking about Valentine’s…
Robert Schumann: Genius and Madness
One does not often associate music with disease – but that is exactly what Psychology Department’s Dr. Paul Mazeroff and Music Department’s Dr. David Kreider did the evening of Feb. 10….
The Vagina Monologues: A Photo Essay
Music Review: Purple Reign; or, Trap Music’s Takeover of Hip Hop
The Hip Hop/Rap genre of music has drawn criticism from music enthusiast and common folk alike since its creation in the early 80’s. Since then, rap music has evolved into…
A Look Back on Super Bowl 50, Will Manning Retire?
Super Bowl 50 is now over and the Denver Broncos are champions. This was a highly anticipated battle between two top-seeded teams, one with an old-school quarterback (Peyton Manning) and…
“The True Cost” of our Clothing
When meandering through a department store, it’s easy to be taken by a yearning for its wares. For many, it can be exciting to purchase new clothing and improve one’s wardrobe. However,…
Terror Men Top Hopkins
The Green Terror hosted the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays for the second time this season and walked away with a 60-50 win. Senior Wes Brooks led the Green Terror with 19 points…
Lighter Side of Campus Safety: January 2016
A new year and a new semester have begun at McDaniel, and it is clear that the student body intends not to disappoint. Indeed, since the beginning of the year,…
Granite State of Mind
The first in the nation primary in New Hampshire has come and gone, and while lacking the entertaining pizzazz of the Iowa caucus, it still has sent shockwaves through what…